Unit 6 单元测试 2025-2026学年译林版（2024）八年级英语上册

8A Unit 6 单元测试卷 满分:100分 时间:60分钟 一、单项选择。(每小题1分,共10分) ( ) 1. All of us got wet because of the sudden _______. A. cloud B. sunshine C. shower D. wind ( ) 2. The food smells , so you had better _______ it. A. terrible; not to eat B. awfully; not eat C. terribly; not eat D. awful; not eat ( ) 3. I hope there is something to eat because I'm _______ hungry. A. a bit B. a few C. a bit of D. a few of ( ) 4. The main sentence structure of “Mr Zhang took some pictures about different seasons.” is “ ”. A. S + V + O B. S + V + P C. S + V D. S + V + DO + OC ( ) 5. The winter comes. It is _______ snow everywhere, and the big tree is _______ deep white snow. A. full with; covered with B. filled with; covered to C. full of; covered in D. fill to; covered with ( ) 6. If we think problems we met are the important steps to success, we'll be brave and _______ to solve them. A. effective B. positive C. lazy D. attractive ( ) 7. — How can you finish the difficult task in such a short time? — I _______ it into several parts and then I could clearly know what I should do. A. connected B. threw C. divided D. dropped ( ) 8. — Do you often eat out with your family? — No, only . Maybe once every two weeks. A. sometimes B. sometime C. some times D. some time ( ) 9. “Blow” rhymes with “ ”. A. cow B. how C. now D. grow ( ) 10. — I'm sorry, Helen. I left your magazine at home, so I can't return it to you now. — _______ I have finished reading it. You can bring it to me anytime. A. That's OK. B. That's right. C. Of course. D. Well done. 二、完形填空。(每小题1分,共15分) There was a town next to a river. The people there had a lot of 1 . But they wasted it. That made the Sky angry. It said, “If you waste water, I will 2 from you.” But the people didn't listen. When the season changed from spring to summer, the clouds 3 . The bright sun was hot and made the river 4 . There was no water available. People asked, “When will the 5 fall?” The Sky answered, “You don't appreciate water. You waste it, and now I will 6 make rain again.” A boy thought that this wasn't 7 . He thought of a solution. He asked the Sky to race him. He said, “ 8 I get to the top of that hill before your rain can form puddles(水洼), you must 9 our river.” The Sky laughed. “Little boy, I am the Sky. I am 10 everything else. You cannot beat me.” But the boy knew 11 would win. When the race began, the boy ran forward. The Sky started 12 on the hill. But puddles did not form there. When it rained on the hill, the water went down. The Sky kept raining. The water flowed down into the river. When the boy reached the top of the hill, the river was full. The people began to 13 . It was the highest level the river had ever been at before. The Sky was 14 . “A boy can't beat me! I won't fill your river,” it said. Now the boy laughed. “It doesn't matter whether you want to fill it or not,” he said. “You already did.” The Sky looked at the full 15 . “You tricked me,” it said. It asked the people, “Do you appreciate water now?” “Yes,” they said. “We won't waste it.” That is how a boy saved his town and won the race for water. ( ) 1. A. money B. time C. water D. land ( ) 2. A. take it away B. throw it away C. give it away D. drive it away ( ) 3. A. answered B. disappeared C. failed D. climbed ( ) 4. A. normal B. full C. dry D. dirty ( ) 5. A. summer B. chance C. success D. rain ( ) 6. A. never B. sometimes C. often D. always ( ) 7. A. useful B. fair C. lucky D. easy ( ) 8. A. Because B. Though C. And D. If ( ) 9. A. empty B. clean C. fill D. forget ( ) 10. A. in B. above C. around D. under ( ) 11. A. nobody B. everybody C. it D. he ( ) 12. A. raining B. running C. resting D. working ( ) 13. A. celebrate B. cry C. drink D. leave ( ) 14. A. proud B. happy C. angry D. quiet ( ) 15. A. town B. river C. sun D. hill 三、阅读理解。(每小题1.5分,共22.5分) 第一节 阅读下列短文,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac(生肖), starting from January 29th, 2025, and ending on February 16th, 2026. In Chinese culture, the snake is connected with wisdom, beauty, and independence. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be very intelligent. There is a legend about a race held by the Jade Emperor to select the zodiac animals. The snake, not being a good swimmer, wrapped itself around the foot of a horse. When the horse was near the finish line, the snake slid down and rushed across, getting its place in the zodiac. In Chinese history, snakes have also been a symbol of rebirth(重生) and a symbol of a deep connection between humans and gods. When people saw snakes burrow into the soil, they believed that these animals could connect humans, the dead and the gods. Images of humans with snake bodies were then created, showing the ability to shuttle between life and death. Due to their ability to shed skin(蜕皮), snakes were also connected with rebirth. However, in Western cultures, the idea of snakes is different. In Greek mythology(希腊神话), the snake guarding the golden apples represents wisdom and protection. But in Aesop's fable “The Farmer and the Snake”, the snake that bites the farmer symbolizes repaying kindness with betrayal(背叛). Therefore, in English, we always say we should be careful not to make friends with “a snake in the grass”. Whether in the East or the West, the snake has left a deep mark on cultural traditions. The Year of the Snake not only serves as a time for celebration in China but also offers a window to explore the rich and different cultural meanings connected with this mysterious creature. ( ) 1. According to the passage, the person born in the Year of the Snake is _______. A. shy B. kind C. clever D. brave ( ) 2. How did the snake win a place in the Chinese zodiac according to the legend? A. By running all the way by itself. B. By sliding off a horse near the finish line. C. By fighting against the Jade Emperor. D. By swimming faster than other animals. ( ) 3. Images of humans with snake bodies show snakes’ ability to _______. A. burrow into the soil B. shuttle between life and death C. connect with rebirth D. guard the golden apples ( ) 4. What does the underlined part “a snake in the grass” mean? A. A person who is very intelligent. B. A person who is good at swimming. C. A person who runs fast in the grass. D. A person who is not worth trusting. ( ) 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To compare cultural views of snakes. B. To explain why snakes are dangerous. C. To introduce the biology of snakes. D. To list all Chinese zodiac animals. B Spending time alone in nature can be comforting, but nature can also bring us closer to others. Walking with another person, in particular, is a great way to deepen your relationship. “It’s easy to connect with people when you’re walking in nature, because you don’t have to give them eye contact—you can walk side by side,” explains Dr Tara, who runs a walk-and-talk group in her town and has seen first-hand the difference it makes. “Walking together takes away the anxiety of feeling we have to talk. Conversation appears more naturally.” Nature also offers us more. Heading for a walk through a local park can give you a chance to have a deeper talk, which is in a way that’s easier than facing each other over a table in a cafe. You can enjoy the benefits(益处) of being outdoors while spending quality time together. Along the way, you may try stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something new because nature is full of the unexpected. It doesn’t have to be getting up very early or putting on your sports shoes to find these moments. As the weather starts to improve, how about bringing friends together for a picnic in the park? If you have a garden, could you invite someone around to help you plant flowers one afternoon? Is there a local nature area that you could explore with a beloved one? This autumn my husband and I got up in the dark, cold early hours to join a group at a wetland centre to watch thousands of pink-footed geese take off at sunrise. It was a beautiful and loud sight to behold, the sound of the geese honking, the beat of their wings, the dark shapes against the pink sky. It was a magical moment, and one that was so dear to us as a couple. I realized how the moments I treasured had influenced me. ( ) 6. Paragraph 1 mainly focuses on _______. A. why we enjoy time alone in nature B. how close people can enjoy nature C. what “walk-and-talk” can bring us D. when communication skills are used ( ) 7. According to Paragraph 3, getting close to nature with friends _______. A. requires careful preparation B. improves gardening skills C. costs a lot of money D. takes place wherever you want ( ) 8. What does the underlined word “It” refer to? A. The group at a wetland centre. B. The autumn. C. The dark shape of the goose. D. The time we spent watching geese. ( ) 9. The last paragraph is given to _______. A. explain the reason for valuing our families B. show the influence of nature on people C. draw attention to environmental protection D. describe some typical scenes in nature ( ) 10. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Walking in nature is the only way to improve relationships. B. Nature-based activities can help build stronger connections between people. C. Observing wildlife is the most meaningful outdoor experience for couples. D. Picnics are necessary for successful outdoor gatherings. 第二节 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 That one looks like a rabbit. Or is the larger one a whale? Whatever shape they take, they're clouds. 11. _______ The following can help you know more about them. - Clouds are floating(浮动的) water. Clouds are made of small water drops. 12. _______ They stay together around a tiny piece of dust(尘埃). How small are cloud drops? A shoebox of clouds might hold millions of cloud drops. - Clouds are heavy. 13. _______ And water is heavy. The water in an average cotton-ball cloud may weigh as much as a group of elephants. - Things live in clouds. Have you ever dreamed of living on a cloud? It would probably be cold and wet, with no place to sit down. But weather balloons have discovered insects inside clouds as high as 20 miles above the earth. 14. _______ - Clouds don't last. Clouds are always changing. They form and then change into gas soon. They are changing shapes as the wind blows them across the sky. Will the shapes stay long? Some big clouds can hang around all day. 15. _______ So take a look at the cloud before it disappears—what does that cloud look like? A. What are the types of clouds? B. So what are clouds, exactly? C. But some small clouds often last 10 minutes. D. Most of the insects inside clouds are blown there by the wind. E. Clouds look light and soft, but they hold much water. F. Each drop is made of many flying water molecules(分子). 四、用所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。(每小题1分,共5分) average hot temperature get around freeze suddenly 1. In general, it appears that a(n) _______ of around 70℃ is effective at quickly killing the virus. 2. The robot dog could reach the top of the mountain in two hours, while the _______ time for adults without carrying anything is about four hours. 3. Northern Alaska is very cold. The ground, lakes, and rivers are almost always _______. 4. The _______ change of the plan made all of them very surprised. 5. — Do you know anything about the works of glass art? — Yes. They are carefully shaped by hand at a very high _______ 五、根据汉语提示完成句子。(每小题1.5分,共7.5分) 1. 那些充满打斗的电影不适合儿童观看。 The films _______ are not suitable for children. 2. 有些节气与传统节日有关。 Some solar terms _______ festivals. 3. 我们可以从夏、商、周朝开始讲述我们的历史故事。 We can _______ the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. 4. 你最好别在网上给我订购东西。(had better not do sth.)   5. 莉萨正忙着做家庭作业。(be busy doing sth.)   六、短文填空。(每空1分,共20分) 第一节 根据首字母提示补全短文。 Snow is one of the elements(元素) that help make winter lovable for many people, and it should not be far away when Major Snow arrives. Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, falls on 7th December this year. It 1. m_______ the beginning of midwinter. 2. D_______ Major Snow, the temperature 3. d_______ greatly and there may be more snowy days. There's a Chinese saying, "A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year." Farmers welcome snow because snow can 4. p_______ crops from cold frost and keep the fields warm. Even if it melts, it can also 5. p_______ enough water for the crops in spring. The snowy season is also good for sports like 6. s_______ or skating. There are many such places for natural snow and ice in the 7. n_______ part of China. For example, Heilongjiang and Jilin often have big snow in November, which makes it common for people to play ice sports. But people in the south 8. u_______ have to stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities. Though we have much 9. i_______ in playing with snow, we should pay attention to respiratory diseases(呼吸道疾病). When it's Major Snow, it is much colder and drier, so people should drink more water. We can also drink hot soup with ginger(生姜) and Chinese dates(枣) to fight 10. a_______ the cold. 第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is 1. _______ important traditional Chinese festival. Qingming is one of the 24 Chinese solar terms. It's on April 4th, 5th or 6th. From that date, temperatures begin to rise. Many things can be done 2. _______ spring. Tomb sweeping, spring outings, eating green rice balls and 3. _______ (fly) kites are the common activities during these days. Not only is it a day for remembering the dead, but also it is a time for people to enjoy 4. _______ (they). It's said that there was a loyal(忠诚的) man called Jie Zitui who lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. At that time, there was a prince named Chong Er. Unluckily, some people wanted 5. _______ (kill) him. In order to get away from them, Chong had to leave his country. On his way, he was hungry and Jie Zitui cut his own leg to save him. Later, Chong became the king. 6. _______, he forgot Jie Zitui. Thanks to a man, Chong felt ashamed(羞愧) a lot and decided to give the prize to the loyal man. But Jie hid himself in a mountain with his mother. The king made a 7. _______ (decide) to set a fire to find Jie. Unluckily, Jie was 8. _______ (death) with his mother beside a tree. From then on, that day was called the Hanshi Festival or Cold Food Festival. A year later, the burned trees 9. _______ (grow) green. The day after the Hanshi Festival was to be the Qingming Festival. 10. _______ (final), these two festivals became one. 七、任务型阅读。(每小题2分,共10分) 立 冬 The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year, which means the beginning of winter in Chinese culture, begins on November 7 this year. Here are some customs we Chinese people often have during this period. Drinking mutton soup In many places in China, there's a tradition of “drinking mutton soup on this day, and you won't fear the cold throughout the winter”. Mutton is rich in fats, proteins, and calories, making it a good choice when the weather gets cold. Having a bowl of mutton soup not only warms the weak body but also provides a pleasant experience. Eating tangyuan Eating tangyuan is a traditional custom, which is especially popular in the south of the Yangtze River. Tangyuan is a must-have food for people there, because yuan means “getting together”. Eating dumplings In many parts of northern China, it is a custom to eat dumplings. People in northern China eat dumplings on this day because dumplings have the meaning of “cold”. Making winter wine Start of Winter is a good day to start making yellow wine in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, as the water is usually clearer at this time and the low temperature restricts the growth of germs—perfect for the flavour during the fermenting process. Besides these customs, we should also pay attention to some other things during this time. As the weather gets colder and colder, we need to wear gloves, hats and warm cotton-padded shoes to keep ourselves warm. We also need to do exercise, such as choosing some indoor sports to keep our body strong. 根据短文内容,回答问题。每题答案不超过6个词。 1. What does the 19th solar term, Start of Winter, mean?   2. When is Start of Winter this year?   3. How many customs are mentioned in this article?   4. What's the weather like during this time?   5. What do you often do during this time?   八、书面表达。(共10分) 你在学校英文校刊KIDS MAG上看到征稿启事。请根据征稿要求,用英语写一篇短文投稿。 Your favourite season at school Different seasons give us different feelings. We would like you to share your ideas about your favourite season at school. You need to write about: ★ What does the school look like during that season? ★ What do you often do at school in that season? ★ What kind of activity would you like your school to hold in that season? 注意: 1. 内容涵盖要点,全文连贯通顺; 2. 不少于80词(已给出的文章开头不计入总词数); 3. 文中不得提及有关个人身份的任何信息,如校名、人名等。 My favourite season at school is ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 8A Unit 6 单元测试卷 满分:100分 时间:60分钟 一、单项选择。(每小题1分,共10分) ( ) 1. All of us got wet because of the sudden _______. A. cloud B. sunshine C. shower D. wind ( ) 2. The food smells , so you had better _______ it. A. terrible; not to eat B. awfully; not eat C. terribly; not eat D. awful; not eat ( ) 3. I hope there is something to eat because I'm _______ hungry. A. a bit B. a few C. a bit of D. a few of ( ) 4. The main sentence structure of “Mr Zhang took some pictures about different seasons.” is “ ”. A. S + V + O B. S + V + P C. S + V D. S + V + DO + OC ( ) 5. The winter comes. It is _______ snow everywhere, and the big tree is _______ deep white snow. A. full with; covered with B. filled with; covered to C. full of; covered in D. fill to; covered with ( ) 6. If we think problems we met are the important steps to success, we'll be brave and _______ to solve them. A. effective B. positive C. lazy D. attractive ( ) 7. — How can you finish the difficult task in such a short time? — I _______ it into several parts and then I could clearly know what I should do. A. connected B. threw C. divided D. dropped ( ) 8. — Do you often eat out with your family? — No, only . Maybe once every two weeks. A. sometimes B. sometime C. some times D. some time ( ) 9. “Blow” rhymes with “ ”. A. cow B. how C. now D. grow ( ) 10. — I'm sorry, Helen. I left your magazine at home, so I can't return it to you now. — _______ I have finished reading it. You can bring it to me anytime. A. That's OK. B. That's right. C. Of course. D. Well done. 1. 答案：C - 解析：cloud意为“云”；sunshine意为“阳光”；shower意为“阵雨”；wind意为“风”。根据“All of us got wet”（我们都淋湿了）可知，是突然下阵雨导致的，所以选C。 2. 答案：D - 解析：smell是系动词，后接形容词作表语，awfully是副词，terribly也是副词，所以排除B、C；“had better (not) do sth.”表示“最好（不）做某事”，所以选D。 3. 答案：A - 解析：a bit意为“一点儿”，可修饰形容词或副词；a few意为“一些”，修饰可数名词复数；a bit of意为“一点儿”，修饰不可数名词；a few of表示“……中的一些” 。这里修饰形容词hungry，用a bit，所以选A。 4. 答案：A - 解析：“Mr Zhang took some pictures about different seasons.”中，“Mr Zhang”是主语（S），“took”是谓语（V），“some pictures”是宾语（O），“about different seasons”是后置定语修饰“pictures”，所以句子结构是S + V + O，选A。 5. 答案：C - 解析：“be full of”和“be filled with”都表示“充满”，所以A选项“full with”错误；“be covered with”表示“被……覆盖”，“be covered in”也有“被……覆盖”的意思，常强调处于某种覆盖的状态，这里说大树被白雪覆盖，用“covered in”更合适，所以选C。 6. 答案：B - 解析：effective意为“有效的”；positive意为“积极的”；lazy意为“懒惰的”；attractive意为“有吸引力的” 。根据“we'll be brave”可知，是勇敢且积极地解决问题，选B。 7. 答案：C - 解析：connect意为“连接”；throw意为“扔”；divide意为“划分；分开”；drop意为“落下；放弃” 。根据“it into several parts”可知，是把任务分成几个部分，用divide，选C。 8. 答案：A - 解析：sometimes意为“有时”；sometime意为“某个时候”；some times意为“几次”；some time意为“一段时间” 。根据“Maybe once every two weeks.”可知，是有时出去吃饭，选A。 9. 答案：D - 解析：“blow”的发音是/bləʊ/ ，“cow”的发音是/kaʊ/ ，“how”的发音是/haʊ/ ，“now”的发音是/naʊ/ ，“grow”的发音是/ɡrəʊ/ ，“blow”和“grow”都含有/əʊ/的发音，所以选D。 10. 答案：A - 解析：That's OK.意为“没关系”；That's right.意为“那是对的”；Of course.意为“当然”；Well done.意为“干得好” 。根据“I have finished reading it. You can bring it to me anytime.”可知，对方说没关系，选A。 二、完形填空。(每小题1分,共15分) There was a town next to a river. The people there had a lot of 1 . But they wasted it. That made the Sky angry. It said, “If you waste water, I will 2 from you.” But the people didn't listen. When the season changed from spring to summer, the clouds 3 . The bright sun was hot and made the river 4 . There was no water available. People asked, “When will the 5 fall?” The Sky answered, “You don't appreciate water. You waste it, and now I will 6 make rain again.” A boy thought that this wasn't 7 . He thought of a solution. He asked the Sky to race him. He said, “ 8 I get to the top of that hill before your rain can form puddles(水洼), you must 9 our river.” The Sky laughed. “Little boy, I am the Sky. I am 10 everything else. You cannot beat me.” But the boy knew 11 would win. When the race began, the boy ran forward. The Sky started 12 on the hill. But puddles did not form there. When it rained on the hill, the water went down. The Sky kept raining. The water flowed down into the river. When the boy reached the top of the hill, the river was full. The people began to 13 . It was the highest level the river had ever been at before. The Sky was 14 . “A boy can't beat me! I won't fill your river,” it said. Now the boy laughed. “It doesn't matter whether you want to fill it or not,” he said. “You already did.” The Sky looked at the full 15 . “You tricked me,” it said. It asked the people, “Do you appreciate water now?” “Yes,” they said. “We won't waste it.” That is how a boy saved his town and won the race for water. ( ) 1. A. money B. time C. water D. land ( ) 2. A. take it away B. throw it away C. give it away D. drive it away ( ) 3. A. answered B. disappeared C. failed D. climbed ( ) 4. A. normal B. full C. dry D. dirty ( ) 5. A. summer B. chance C. success D. rain ( ) 6. A. never B. sometimes C. often D. always ( ) 7. A. useful B. fair C. lucky D. easy ( ) 8. A. Because B. Though C. And D. If ( ) 9. A. empty B. clean C. fill D. forget ( ) 10. A. in B. above C. around D. under ( ) 11. A. nobody B. everybody C. it D. he ( ) 12. A. raining B. running C. resting D. working ( ) 13. A. celebrate B. cry C. drink D. leave ( ) 14. A. proud B. happy C. angry D. quiet ( ) 15. A. town B. river C. sun D. hill 1. 答案：C - 解析：根据后文人们浪费水以及天空的反应可知，这里说的是人们有很多水，所以选C。 2. 答案：A - 解析：take it away意为“把它拿走”；throw it away意为“把它扔掉”；give it away意为“把它赠送出去”；drive it away意为“把它赶走” 。天空因为人们浪费水很生气，说要把水拿走，所以选A。 3. 答案：B - 解析：answer意为“回答”；disappear意为“消失”；fail意为“失败”；climb意为“爬” 。根据后文没有水，太阳把河晒干可知，云消失了，所以选B。 4. 答案：C - 解析：normal意为“正常的”；full意为“满的”；dry意为“干燥的”；dirty意为“脏的” 。因为没有云，太阳炎热，所以河变干了，选C。 5. 答案：D - 解析：根据后文天空的回答可知，人们问的是什么时候下雨，所以选D。 6. 答案：A - 解析：never意为“从不”；sometimes意为“有时”；often意为“经常”；always意为“总是” 。天空因为人们浪费水，说再也不会下雨了，选A。 7. 答案：B - 解析：useful意为“有用的”；fair意为“公平的”；lucky意为“幸运的”；easy意为“容易的” 。男孩觉得天空的做法不公平，所以选B。 8. 答案：D - 解析：because意为“因为”，引导原因状语从句；though意为“尽管”，引导让步状语从句；and意为“和；并且”，表并列或顺承；if意为“如果”，引导条件状语从句 。这里男孩说如果他先到达山顶，天空就要做某事，是条件状语从句，选D。 9. 答案：C - 解析：empty意为“清空”；clean意为“打扫；使干净”；fill意为“装满；使充满”；forget意为“忘记” 。男孩希望天空把河装满水，所以选C。 10. 答案：B - 解析：in意为“在……里面”；above意为“在……上面；高于”；around意为“在……周围”；under意为“在……下面” 。天空说自己高于一切，所以选B。 11. 答案：D - 解析：nobody意为“没有人”；everybody意为“每个人”；it意为“它”；he意为“他” 。这里指男孩知道自己会赢，所以选D。 12. 答案：A - 解析：rain意为“下雨”；run意为“跑”；rest意为“休息”；work意为“工作” 。比赛开始，天空开始在山上降雨，所以选A。 13. 答案：A - 解析：celebrate意为“庆祝”；cry意为“哭”；drink意为“喝”；leave意为“离开” 。河满了，人们开始庆祝，所以选A。 14. 答案：C - 解析：proud意为“骄傲的”；happy意为“开心的”；angry意为“生气的”；quiet意为“安静的” 。天空觉得被男孩骗了，很生气，所以选C。 15. 答案：B - 解析：根据前文可知，天空看着满的河，所以选B。 三、阅读理解。(每小题1.5分,共22.5分) 第一节 阅读下列短文,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac(生肖), starting from January 29th, 2025, and ending on February 16th, 2026. In Chinese culture, the snake is connected with wisdom, beauty, and independence. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be very intelligent. There is a legend about a race held by the Jade Emperor to select the zodiac animals. The snake, not being a good swimmer, wrapped itself around the foot of a horse. When the horse was near the finish line, the snake slid down and rushed across, getting its place in the zodiac. In Chinese history, snakes have also been a symbol of rebirth(重生) and a symbol of a deep connection between humans and gods. When people saw snakes burrow into the soil, they believed that these animals could connect humans, the dead and the gods. Images of humans with snake bodies were then created, showing the ability to shuttle between life and death. Due to their ability to shed skin(蜕皮), snakes were also connected with rebirth. However, in Western cultures, the idea of snakes is different. In Greek mythology(希腊神话), the snake guarding the golden apples represents wisdom and protection. But in Aesop's fable “The Farmer and the Snake”, the snake that bites the farmer symbolizes repaying kindness with betrayal(背叛). Therefore, in English, we always say we should be careful not to make friends with “a snake in the grass”. Whether in the East or the West, the snake has left a deep mark on cultural traditions. The Year of the Snake not only serves as a time for celebration in China but also offers a window to explore the rich and different cultural meanings connected with this mysterious creature. ( ) 1. According to the passage, the person born in the Year of the Snake is _______. A. shy B. kind C. clever D. brave ( ) 2. How did the snake win a place in the Chinese zodiac according to the legend? A. By running all the way by itself. B. By sliding off a horse near the finish line. C. By fighting against the Jade Emperor. D. By swimming faster than other animals. ( ) 3. Images of humans with snake bodies show snakes’ ability to _______. A. burrow into the soil B. shuttle between life and death C. connect with rebirth D. guard the golden apples ( ) 4. What does the underlined part “a snake in the grass” mean? A. A person who is very intelligent. B. A person who is good at swimming. C. A person who runs fast in the grass. D. A person who is not worth trusting. ( ) 5. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To compare cultural views of snakes. B. To explain why snakes are dangerous. C. To introduce the biology of snakes. D. To list all Chinese zodiac animals. B Spending time alone in nature can be comforting, but nature can also bring us closer to others. Walking with another person, in particular, is a great way to deepen your relationship. “It’s easy to connect with people when you’re walking in nature, because you don’t have to give them eye contact—you can walk side by side,” explains Dr Tara, who runs a walk-and-talk group in her town and has seen first-hand the difference it makes. “Walking together takes away the anxiety of feeling we have to talk. Conversation appears more naturally.” Nature also offers us more. Heading for a walk through a local park can give you a chance to have a deeper talk, which is in a way that’s easier than facing each other over a table in a cafe. You can enjoy the benefits(益处) of being outdoors while spending quality time together. Along the way, you may try stepping outside of your comfort zone and doing something new because nature is full of the unexpected. It doesn’t have to be getting up very early or putting on your sports shoes to find these moments. As the weather starts to improve, how about bringing friends together for a picnic in the park? If you have a garden, could you invite someone around to help you plant flowers one afternoon? Is there a local nature area that you could explore with a beloved one? This autumn my husband and I got up in the dark, cold early hours to join a group at a wetland centre to watch thousands of pink-footed geese take off at sunrise. It was a beautiful and loud sight to behold, the sound of the geese honking, the beat of their wings, the dark shapes against the pink sky. It was a magical moment, and one that was so dear to us as a couple. I realized how the moments I treasured had influenced me. ( ) 6. Paragraph 1 mainly focuses on _______. A. why we enjoy time alone in nature B. how close people can enjoy nature C. what “walk-and-talk” can bring us D. when communication skills are used ( ) 7. According to Paragraph 3, getting close to nature with friends _______. A. requires careful preparation B. improves gardening skills C. costs a lot of money D. takes place wherever you want ( ) 8. What does the underlined word “It” refer to? A. The group at a wetland centre. B. The autumn. C. The dark shape of the goose. D. The time we spent watching geese. ( ) 9. The last paragraph is given to _______. A. explain the reason for valuing our families B. show the influence of nature on people C. draw attention to environmental protection D. describe some typical scenes in nature ( ) 10. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Walking in nature is the only way to improve relationships. B. Nature-based activities can help build stronger connections between people. C. Observing wildlife is the most meaningful outdoor experience for couples. D. Picnics are necessary for successful outdoor gatherings. 1. 答案：C - 解析：根据“In Chinese culture, the snake is connected with wisdom, beauty, and independence. People born in the Year of the Snake are believed to be very intelligent.”可知，属蛇的人被认为很聪明，clever意为“聪明的”，所以选C。 2. 答案：B - 解析：根据“There is a legend about a race held by the Jade Emperor to select the zodiac animals. The snake, not being a good swimmer, wrapped itself around the foot of a horse. When the horse was near the finish line, the snake slid down and rushed across, getting its place in the zodiac.”可知，蛇是在马接近终点线时从马身上滑下来冲过终点，赢得了生肖的位置，所以选B。 3. 答案：B - 解析：根据“Images of humans with snake bodies were then created, showing the ability to shuttle between life and death.”可知，有人身蛇尾的形象展示了蛇穿梭于生死之间的能力，所以选B。 4. 答案：D - 解析：根据前文“But in Aesop's fable ‘The Farmer and the Snake’, the snake that bites the farmer symbolizes repaying kindness with betrayal(背叛).”可知，“a snake in the grass”指的是像伊索寓言里那条蛇一样不值得信任的人，所以选D。 5. 答案：A - 解析：文章讲述了中国文化和西方文化中对蛇的不同看法，所以主要目的是比较不同文化对蛇的观点，选A。 6. 答案：C - 解析：第一段主要讲述了和别人一起在大自然中散步很容易加深关系，还提到了“walk - and - talk”小组，所以主要聚焦于“walk - and - talk”能给我们带来什么，选C。 7. 答案：D - 解析：根据第三段内容可知，和朋友亲近自然不一定要早起或穿运动鞋，可以在公园野餐、在花园种花或者去当地自然景区探索，说明可以在任何你想的地方进行，选D。 8. 答案：D - 解析：根据前文“This autumn my husband and I got up in the dark, cold early hours to join a group at a wetland centre to watch thousands of pink - footed geese take off at sunrise.”可知，“It”指代的是和丈夫一起在湿地中心看大雁起飞的时光，所以选D。 9. 答案：B - 解析：最后一段作者讲述了和丈夫在湿地中心看大雁起飞的美好经历，以及这段经历对自己的影响，所以是为了展示自然对人的影响，选B。 10. 答案：B - 解析：文章主要讲述了在自然中进行的活动，如散步、野餐等，可以拉近人与人之间的关系，所以主旨是基于自然的活动可以帮助建立更牢固的人际关系，选B。 第二节 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。 That one looks like a rabbit. Or is the larger one a whale? Whatever shape they take, they're clouds. 11. _______ The following can help you know more about them. - Clouds are floating(浮动的) water. Clouds are made of small water drops. 12. _______ They stay together around a tiny piece of dust(尘埃). How small are cloud drops? A shoebox of clouds might hold millions of cloud drops. - Clouds are heavy. 13. _______ And water is heavy. The water in an average cotton-ball cloud may weigh as much as a group of elephants. - Things live in clouds. Have you ever dreamed of living on a cloud? It would probably be cold and wet, with no place to sit down. But weather balloons have discovered insects inside clouds as high as 20 miles above the earth. 14. _______ - Clouds don't last. Clouds are always changing. They form and then change into gas soon. They are changing shapes as the wind blows them across the sky. Will the shapes stay long? Some big clouds can hang around all day. 15. _______ So take a look at the cloud before it disappears—what does that cloud look like? A. What are the types of clouds? B. So what are clouds, exactly? C. But some small clouds often last 10 minutes. D. Most of the insects inside clouds are blown there by the wind. E. Clouds look light and soft, but they hold much water. F. Each drop is made of many flying water molecules(分子). 11. 答案：B - 解析：前文提到云的形状像兔子、鲸鱼等，后文介绍云的相关知识，所以这里用“So what are clouds, exactly?”（那么云到底是什么呢？）来引出下文，选B。 12. 答案：F - 解析：前文说云是由小水滴组成的，这里进一步说明每个水滴是由许多飞散的水分子构成，所以选F。 13. 答案：E - 解析：这部分说云很重，E选项“Clouds look light and soft, but they hold much water.”（云看起来轻盈柔软，但它们含有很多水。）能解释为什么云很重，所以选E。 14. 答案：D - 解析：前文说气象气球在云层中发现了昆虫，这里解释昆虫大多是被风吹到云层里的，所以选D。 15. 答案：C - 解析：前文说云总是在变化，有些大云可以整天挂在天空，这里说有些小云通常只持续10分钟，形成对比，所以选C。 四、用所给单词或短语的适当形式填空(其中有一个是多余的)。(每小题1分,共5分) average hot temperature get around freeze suddenly 1. In general, it appears that a(n) _______ of around 70℃ is effective at quickly killing the virus. 2. The robot dog could reach the top of the mountain in two hours, while the _______ time for adults without carrying anything is about four hours. 3. Northern Alaska is very cold. The ground, lakes, and rivers are almost always _______. 4. The _______ change of the plan made all of them very surprised. 5. — Do you know anything about the works of glass art? — Yes. They are carefully shaped by hand at a very high _______ 1. 答案：temperature - 解析：根据“70℃”可知，这里说的是温度，“temperature”意为“温度”，所以填temperature。 2. 答案：average - 解析：根据“the robot dog could reach the top of the mountain in two hours”和“about four hours”可知，这里说的是成年人到达山顶的平均时间，“average”意为“平均的”，所以填average。 3. 答案：frozen - 解析：根据“Northern Alaska is very cold.”可知，地面、湖泊和河流几乎总是结冰的，“frozen”是“freeze”的形容词形式，意为“结冰的”，所以填frozen。 4. 答案：sudden - 解析：这里修饰名词“change”，要用形容词，“sudden”意为“突然的”，所以填sudden。 5. 答案：heat - 解析：根据“works of glass art”可知，玻璃艺术品是在高温下制作的，“heat”意为“高温；热度”，所以填heat。 五、根据汉语提示完成句子。(每小题1.5分,共7.5分) 1. 那些充满打斗的电影不适合儿童观看。 The films _______ are not suitable for children. 2. 有些节气与传统节日有关。 Some solar terms _______ festivals. 3. 我们可以从夏、商、周朝开始讲述我们的历史故事。 We can _______ the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. 4. 你最好别在网上给我订购东西。(had better not do sth.)   5. 莉萨正忙着做家庭作业。(be busy doing sth.)  1. 答案：full of fights - 解析：“充满”用“be full of”或“be filled with”，这里用“full of”作后置定语修饰“films”，“打斗”用“fights”，所以填full of fights。 2. 答案：are related to - 解析：“与……有关”用“be related to”或“have to do with”，这里用“be related to”，主语“Some solar terms”是复数，be动词用are，所以填are related to。 3. 答案：start telling our history stories from - 解析：“从……开始”用“start from”，“讲述历史故事”用“tell history stories”，“start doing sth.”表示“开始做某事”，所以填start telling our history stories from。 4. 答案：You'd better not order things for me online. - 解析：“had better not do sth.”表示“最好不要做某事”，“订购东西”用“order things”，“为我”用“for me”，“在网上”用“online”，所以填You'd better not order things for me online. 5. 答案：Lisa is busy doing her homework. - 解析：“be busy doing sth.”表示“忙于做某事”，“做家庭作业”用“do one's homework”，主语是“Lisa”，所以用“her”，填Lisa is busy doing her homework. 六、短文填空。(每空1分,共20分) 第一节 根据首字母提示补全短文。 Snow is one of the elements(元素) that help make winter lovable for many people, and it should not be far away when Major Snow arrives. Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, falls on 7th December this year. It 1. m_______ the beginning of midwinter. 2. D_______ Major Snow, the temperature 3. d_______ greatly and there may be more snowy days. There's a Chinese saying, "A fall of snow gives promise of a fruitful year." Farmers welcome snow because snow can 4. p_______ crops from cold frost and keep the fields warm. Even if it melts, it can also 5. p_______ enough water for the crops in spring. The snowy season is also good for sports like 6. s_______ or skating. There are many such places for natural snow and ice in the 7. n_______ part of China. For example, Heilongjiang and Jilin often have big snow in November, which makes it common for people to play ice sports. But people in the south 8. u_______ have to stay indoors to enjoy the winter activities. Though we have much 9. i_______ in playing with snow, we should pay attention to respiratory diseases(呼吸道疾病). When it's Major Snow, it is much colder and drier, so people should drink more water. We can also drink hot soup with ginger(生姜) and Chinese dates(枣) to fight 10. a_______ the cold. 1. 答案：means - 解析：根据语境，大雪这个节气意味着仲冬的开始，“mean”意为“意味着”，主语“It”是第三人称单数，所以用means。 2. 答案：During - 解析：这里说在大雪这个节气期间，“During”意为“在……期间”，所以填During。 3. 答案：drops - 解析：根据常识，大雪节气温度会大幅下降，“drop”意为“下降”，主语“the temperature”是第三人称单数，所以用drops。 4. 答案：protect - 解析：“protect...from...”意为“保护……免受……”，这里说雪可以保护庄稼免受寒霜侵害，“can”后接动词原形，所以填protect。 5. 答案：provide - 解析：雪融化能为春天的庄稼提供足够的水，“provide”意为“提供”，“can”后接动词原形，所以填provide。 6. 答案：skiing - 解析：根据“snowy season”和“skating”可知，这里说的是适合冬天的运动，“skiing”意为“滑雪”，所以填skiing。 7. 答案：northern - 解析：根据“For example, Heilongjiang and Jilin”可知，是中国北方有很多天然冰雪场地，“northern”意为“北方的”，所以填northern。 8. 答案：usually - 解析：南方人通常不得不待在室内享受冬季活动，“usually”意为“通常”，所以填usually。 9. 答案：interest - 解析：“have interest in”意为“对……有兴趣”，所以填interest。 10. 答案：against - 解析：“fight against”意为“对抗；抵抗”，这里说喝姜汤和红枣汤来抵御寒冷，所以填against。 第二节 请认真阅读下面短文,在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Qingming Festival, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is 1. _______ important traditional Chinese festival. Qingming is one of the 24 Chinese solar terms. It's on April 4th, 5th or 6th. From that date, temperatures begin to rise. Many things can be done 2. _______ spring. Tomb sweeping, spring outings, eating green rice balls and 3. _______ (fly) kites are the common activities during these days. Not only is it a day for remembering the dead, but also it is a time for people to enjoy 4. _______ (they). It's said that there was a loyal(忠诚的) man called Jie Zitui who lived during the Spring and Autumn Period. At that time, there was a prince named Chong Er. Unluckily, some people wanted 5. _______ (kill) him. In order to get away from them, Chong had to leave his country. On his way, he was hungry and Jie Zitui cut his own leg to save him. Later, Chong became the king. 6. _______, he forgot Jie Zitui. Thanks to a man, Chong felt ashamed(羞愧) a lot and decided to give the prize to the loyal man. But Jie hid himself in a mountain with his mother. The king made a 7. _______ (decide) to set a fire to find Jie. Unluckily, Jie was 8. _______ (death) with his mother beside a tree. From then on, that day was called the Hanshi Festival or Cold Food Festival. A year later, the burned trees 9. _______ (grow) green. The day after the Hanshi Festival was to be the Qingming Festival. 10. _______ (final), these two festivals became one. 1. 答案：an - 解析：“important”以元音音素/ɪ/开头，所以用不定冠词an，表示“一个”。 2. 答案：in - 解析：“in spring”表示“在春天”，所以填in。 3. 答案：flying - 解析：“and”连接并列成分，与“Tomb sweeping, spring outings, eating green rice balls”并列，所以用动名词形式，“fly”的动名词是flying。 4. 答案：themselves - 解析：“enjoy oneself”表示“玩得开心”，主语是“people”，所以用themselves。 5. 答案：to kill - 解析：“want to do sth.”表示“想要做某事”，所以用to kill。 6. 答案：However - 解析：前文说重耳成为国王，后文说他忘了介子推，前后是转折关系，“However”意为“然而”，所以填However。 7. 答案：decision - 解析：“make a decision”表示“做决定”，“decide”的名词形式是decision，所以填decision。 8. 答案：dead - 解析：“be dead”表示“死的”，这里说介子推和他母亲死了，所以填dead。 9. 答案：grew - 解析：根据“a year later”可知，用一般过去时，“grow”的过去式是grew，所以填grew。 10. 答案：Finally - 解析：这里用副词修饰整个句子，“final”的副词形式是Finally，所以填Finally。 七、任务型阅读。(每小题2分,共10分) 立 冬 The traditional Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year, which means the beginning of winter in Chinese culture, begins on November 7 this year. Here are some customs we Chinese people often have during this period. Drinking mutton soup In many places in China, there's a tradition of “drinking mutton soup on this day, and you won't fear the cold throughout the winter”. Mutton is rich in fats, proteins, and calories, making it a good choice when the weather gets cold. Having a bowl of mutton soup not only warms the weak body but also provides a pleasant experience. Eating tangyuan Eating tangyuan is a traditional custom, which is especially popular in the south of the Yangtze River. Tangyuan is a must-have food for people there, because yuan means “getting together”. Eating dumplings In many parts of northern China, it is a custom to eat dumplings. People in northern China eat dumplings on this day because dumplings have the meaning of “cold”. Making winter wine Start of Winter is a good day to start making yellow wine in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, as the water is usually clearer at this time and the low temperature restricts the growth of germs—perfect for the flavour during the fermenting process. Besides these customs, we should also pay attention to some other things during this time. As the weather gets colder and colder, we need to wear gloves, hats and warm cotton-padded shoes to keep ourselves warm. We also need to do exercise, such as choosing some indoor sports to keep our body strong. 根据短文内容,回答问题。每题答案不超过6个词。 1. What does the 19th solar term, Start of Winter, mean?   2. When is Start of Winter this year?   3. How many customs are mentioned in this article?   4. What's the weather like during this time?   5. What do you often do during this time? 1. 答案：The beginning of winter. - 解析：根据“Start of Winter, the 19th solar term of the year, which means the beginning of winter in Chinese culture”可知答案。 2. 答案：On November 7. - 解析：根据“begins on November 7 this year”可知答案。 3. 答案：Four. - 解析：文中提到了“Drinking mutton soup”“Eating tangyuan”“Eating dumplings”“Making winter wine”四种习俗。 4. 答案：It gets colder and colder. - 解析：根据“As the weather gets colder and colder”可知答案。 5. 答案：示例：I often do indoor sports. - 解析：根据“We also need to do exercise, such as choosing some indoor sports to keep our body strong”，结合自身实际回答，答案不唯一。  八、书面表达。(共10分) 你在学校英文校刊KIDS MAG上看到征稿启事。请根据征稿要求,用英语写一篇短文投稿。 Your favourite season at school Different seasons give us different feelings. We would like you to share your ideas about your favourite season at school. You need to write about: ★ What does the school look like during that season? ★ What do you often do at school in that season? ★ What kind of activity would you like your school to hold in that season? 注意: 1. 内容涵盖要点,全文连贯通顺; 2. 不少于80词(已给出的文章开头不计入总词数); 3. 文中不得提及有关个人身份的任何信息,如校名、人名等。 My favourite season at school is ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My favourite season at school is spring. In spring, the school is full of vitality. Trees turn green and flowers bloom in various colors, making the campus look like a beautiful garden. During this season, I often take a walk in the school garden during breaks, enjoying the pleasant scenery and fresh air. I also like to read books under the trees, which is very relaxing. I hope our school can hold a spring sports meeting in this season. It will be a great opportunity for us to take part in different sports activities and show our energy. We can also have fun and build teamwork spirit through the meeting. 解析： - 学校景象：描述了春天校园树木变绿、鲜花盛开的美景，符合“校园在该季节的样子”的要求。 - 日常活动：讲述了在课间散步、树下读书的活动，内容具体且符合春季特点。 - 希望举办的活动：提出举办春季运动会，说明其能让学生参与运动、培养团队精神，涵盖了题目要点。 - 整体语言通顺，逻辑连贯，词数符合要求，有效完成了投稿任务。 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $